英语专练|2017.9.08高考英语每日练习题（三十）

We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.

You have to give a speech, and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble(结巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”

Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion(场合)? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.

If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

1. The main idea of this article is that .

A. you can improve your speaking ability

B. a poor speaker can never change

C. you should always make a short speech

D. it is hard to make a speech

2. Paragraph 2 implies that .

A. many people are afraid of giving a speech

B. many people are happy to give a speech

C. many people do not prepare for a speech

D. many people talk to long

3. The phrase “talk over their heads” means .

A. speaking too loudly

B. looking at the ceiling

C. looking down upon them

D. using words and ideas that are too difficult

4. The title for this passage may be “”.

A. Do Not Make a Long Speech

B. How to Give a Good Speech

C. How to Prepare for a Speech

D. Try to Enjoy a Speech

【答案】1-4 A A D B

二、完形填空

One day, my father drove his employer to another city for a business meeting. On the outskirts（郊区）of town, they 1 for a sandwich lunch. While they ate, several boys playing in the street passed by their 2 . One of the boys limped（跛行）．Looking more closely, my father’s boss 3 that the boy had a clubfoot（畸形足）．He stepped out of the car and 4 the boy, saying that he was able to help get that foot fixed. The young boy was 5 .The businessman wrote down the boy’s name before the boy joined his friends down the street.

The man 6 and said to my father, “Woody, the boy’s name is Jimmy. Find out where he 7 and do your best to get his parents 8 to let him have his foot operated on. I’ll pay all the costs.” They finished their sandwiches and went on their 9 .

It didn’t take long for my father to 10 Jimmy’s house, a small one that needed paint and repair. For almost an hour, my father 11 explained the plan to Jimmy’s parents. 12, they looked at each other. When my father 13 they still weren’t quite sure about the generous offer from an unknown benefactor (捐助者).

Later, my father’s employer got in touch with the local government with a 14 to send someone to Jimmy’s home to 15 the family that this was a lawful offer. Soon, with permission papers signed, my father took Jimmy to an excellent 16 in another state. After five operations, his limp disappeared.

His parents watched in 17 as the returned boy stepped lightly toward them. They still could not 18 that a man they had never seen would pay a large sum of money to have a foot corrected for their son.

The 19 benefactor was Mr. Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. He always said it’s more fun to do something for people 20 they don’t know who did it.

1. A. waited B. paid C. prepared D. stopped

2. A. car B. town C. office D. restaurant

3. A. thought B. observed C. doubted D. worried

4. A. took care of B. got hold of C. hung out with D. caught up with

5. A. delighted B. satisfied C. interested D. relaxed

6. A. laughed B. apologized C. returned D. nodded

7. A. plays B. studies C. lives D. stays

8. A. determination B. permission C. help D. plan

9. A. chat B. ride C. meeting D. holiday

10. A. build B. decorate C. paint D. find

11. A. patiently B. briefly C. proudly D. calmly

12. A. Confused B. Excited C. Ashamed D. Tired

13. A. visited B. finished C. refused D. left

14. A. purpose B. decision C. request D. promise

15. A. warn B. remind C. argue D. convince

16. A. hotel B. hospital C. school D. store

17. A. anger B. fear C. amazement D. disappointment

18. A. agree B. admit C. prove D. believe

19. A. secret B. polite C. humorous D. cautious

20. A. until B. when C. unless D. whom

【答案】

1-5 DABDA 6-10 CCBBD

11-15 AADCD 16-20 BCDAB

三、短文改错

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Mr White,

I am writing tell you a piece of good news. Last week our school hold a Spoken English Competition. I stood out in the competition and won a first place. In my view, it is your kind help which has helped me gain the achievement. During your spare time, you often spent such much time helping me with your spoken English that I made rapid progress. In the competition, I followed your advices on how to behave, which led to my success. I’m grateful to you for your help and decide that I will make up more efforts and try to make great progress in the future.

I’m looking forward to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

【答案】

1.writing 后面加 to I am writing to tell you a piece of good news.

2.hold 改为 held Last week our school held a Spoken English Competition.

3.a 改为 the I stood out in the competition and won the first place.

4. which 改为 that it is your kind help that has helped me gain the achievement.

5.such 改为 soyou often spent so much time helping me

6.your 改为 my helping me with my spoken English that I made rapid progress.